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Hannah Lichtenstein
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People share their stories of the major life change that comes with saying goodbye to their sport and finding success in the next phase.

  1. 09/08/2022

    Making decisions from a place of trust with Jerod Carrier

    Basketball gave Jerod Carrier a sense of purpose, an understanding of what he truly loved and a whole bunch of life skills. When his college career ended, he felt adrift -- unsure of where to go next and what his "why" was for doing so many things. Jerod, who now works in sports, came to learn that the knowledge and belief in himself he gained through basketball were trusty tools to turn to when facing uncertainty. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    15 min

  2. 07/28/2022

    Perspective on movement after athletic retirement with Nyasha Abrams

    Years of competitive sports and a serendipitous experience in junior high left Nyasha Abrams with a deep-rooted love for movement. Now pursuing a career in physical therapy, she’s an advocate for kinetic learning, extending compassion to our bodies and reframing our “why” behind moving. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    22 min

  3. 05/31/2022

    When choosing yourself might also be the best thing for your team with Phillip Tran

    When COVID hit and college sports were thrown into limbo, Saint Anselm quarterback Philip Tran started an online business that quickly became an intense passion. The fire he felt in combo with the energy demands of the entrepreneur life all of a sudden meant his lifelong love of football scooted to the back burner of his world. As he geared up for the 2021 season, Philip began to realize that it wasn’t fair to himself or his team to give only 50/50 to both of these commitments. He knew he’d have to make one of the hardest decisions of his life. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    31 min

  4. 04/14/2022

    Self-compassion in the retirement transition with Emily McGee

    When Emily McGee decided on a plan for herself, there was no going back. Whether it was getting a Division 1 volleyball scholarship or working in investment banking, she did everything possible to achieve the goals she set and excel. Though that quality had seen her become an incredible student-athlete, it also nearly broke her. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Content warning: This episode contains references to physical abuse and suicide.    Check out Emily’s podcast, More Than My Stats

    25 min

  5. 02/17/2022

    Cultivating self-belief with former Jamaican bobsledder Devon Harris

    Devon Harris’ first-ever bobsled competition was the 1988 Olympics. The army lieutenant was representing a country that had never appeared in the Winter games. He knew very little about the sport. He was afraid of heights and speed. Harris dug deep within himself to rise above all those challenges, learning some important lessons that have stayed with him long after retiring. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    22 min

  6. 01/20/2022

    The athlete transition study with Dr. Daniel Zimet

    After an eye-opening, hours-long conversation with a retired athlete, Dr. Daniel Zimet got an idea. Three years later, that idea has evolved into one of the world’s most ambitious and important retired athlete projects. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Check out athletetransitionstudy.com

    42 min

  7. 12/16/2021

    Moving on when the joy is gone with Paige Fescke

    Paige Fescke gave her everything to basketball. That’s what made her so good and so happy with a ball in her hands. Establishing herself as a star at Pepperdine, Paige had her eyes set on playing pro. Then, shortly after her fifth year season started, her feelings completely changed. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    20 min

  8. 10/28/2021

    Transitioning to behind the camera with sports photographer Jared Wickerham

    Jared Wickerham loved playing sports, but he knew early on that he wasn’t gonna be some big-time star. He played soccer competitively, closed that door once high school finished and then leaned fully into a passion that he felt he could make a career out of in sports photography. Shooting photos from the sidelines of NFL games and US Opens, Jared has found that his athlete background comes in handy every once in a while. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Check out Jared's work at wickphotography.com.

    21 min
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People share their stories of the major life change that comes with saying goodbye to their sport and finding success in the next phase.

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  • Creator
    Hannah Lichtenstein
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
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    Run Along